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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.76, 991.80 and 553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.76, 991.80 and 553.76 is: 829.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.76 : 991.80 = 553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.76/991.80 = 553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.76x = 991.80 × 553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.76x = 549,219.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,219.17/661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.94

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